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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.02, 692.51 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.02, 692.51 and 256.52 is: 384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.02 : 692.51 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.02/692.51 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.02x = 692.51 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.02x = 177,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,639.84/462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.49

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